CAFE RICOOO PAN
Read moreThis cafeteria is crowded every morning for its copious breakfasts (müesli, eggs, fruit pancakes, honeyed yoghurts, home-made breads, good coffee, fresh fruit salad...). In a friendly atmosphere (wooden tables and benches), you choose your formula from the menu written in all languages on the wall. The service is fast. A tip: try the "Special pancake", a giant pancake filled with fresh tropical fruit. You can also buy various breads and cakes here. For late risers, service ends early on Sundays.
LA TABERNA BAR & GRILL
Read moreLa Taberna is a Tex-Mex restaurant that has been open for about ten years. Run by a young Ecuadorian who speaks French (he lived in Paris for several years). Warm welcome and good small cooked dishes. We recommend the hamburgers! For more intimacy, go upstairs. One of the favorite places of travelers in the evening. Note that the parchita cheesecake, a passion fruit cheesecake is homemade and particularly tasty. Since the pandemic, it is possible to have it delivered to your hotel in less than 30 minutes.
HAMBURGUESAS HICKORY
Read moreThis wooden hut is a local fast-food restaurant that sells (take away) different burgers. They are very good, and the queue is proof of that. Veg', chicken, beef... you have the choice. Perfect if you're feeling peckish in the late afternoon after a busy day. On Mondays, the drink is free and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you don't have to pay for the fries if you follow the place on social networks. A new location has opened on Eloy Alfaro Street, where you can enjoy the burgers on the spot.
LA ESQUINA
Read moreA very small place nestled at the corner of a street. The setting is cosy, the atmosphere rather trendy and friendly, the Argentinean cuisine original and tasty. Try the beautiful cake on the counter, it's the house specialty! The prices are a little higher than at the neighbouring restaurants, but the quality of the food justifies the prices. If you like seafood, let yourself be tempted by the prawns and if not, we recommend the Lomo (beef fillet) al roquefort which is a real delight. Perfect for a small dinner for two.
EL TAMAL LOJANO
Read moreIf there is a small local restaurant to discover in Loja, it is this one. Opened in 1996 by the Poma Medina family and located in the street of 18 de noviembre, the calle de la comida, it has become a local institution. It is here that you can taste good specialities difficult to find elsewhere in the city: humitas, tamales, quimbolitos and empanadas de verde... The place is clean and the service is attentive, it's a safe bet and the bill is never difficult to digest. Very good batidos too (fresh fruit juice with milk).
SALINERITO
Read moreSalinerito is a small and charming fast-food restaurant where they serve very good sandwiches and pizzas cooked on the spot, in front of your eyes. Ideal for the small munchies. Salinerito Otavalo is a cafeteria with comfortable and warm facilities where you can spend pleasant moments with family or friends. You will find a wide variety of pizzas, delicious sandwiches and snacks, as well as cappuccinos, mocacchinos, chocolates, coffees, etc. In the morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. Interesting address.
DEL BUEN CAFÉ
Read moreThose who like their breakfasts local and hearty will find themselves here. Prices are very affordable and the dishes are hearty. The coffee, made from local produce, is very good and goes perfectly with the famous Tigrillos and Bolons for those with a sweet tooth. Don't miss the maduro de la casa, a plantain dish seasoned with cheese sauce, grated cheese and chicharrones ! It can't get any more local than this. What's more, the welcome is very warm and you'll enjoy staying a while just to chat with the regulars.
CAFETERIA LAYSECA’S
Read moreThis former bakery run by a Belgian-Peruvian couple has been a phenomenal success with its sweet treats: pancakes, waffles, cookies, granola, carrot cakes, orange and banana cakes (among others) areprepared on site with organic products. Today, the owners have converted their bakery into a pizzeria-cafeteria and the conversion works! Don't hesitate to stop by and try the tasty lasagna. A gringo's den, but a good address all the same, where it is good to spend a relaxing moment.
GALERÍA EDUARDO KINGMAN
Read moreBefore or after visiting the gallery where exhibitions of local artists are held, you can take a break in its cafeteria. On the menu: A few dishes and snacks.
MI HELADITO DE PAILA
Read moreExcellent homemade ice cream, cornet or cutting, and sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere.
SHENANDOAH PIE SHOP
Read moreA must-see in this pie shop that sells the best fresh fruit pies in town (blueberry, strawberry, passion fruit, mango, etc.), and maybe even in the country! For over 25 years, the owner has been a self-taught pastry expert. Juices, breakfasts and snacks too. If you can, we suggest you try all the pies! These can also be accompanied by a scoop of homemade ice cream on request. This small coffee shop is really worth the detour for the gourmets passing through Otavalo.